Wrongful Death Litigation

Wrongful Death Litigation in Tallahassee

How the Statute of Limitations Affects Your Wrongful Death Attorney's Case

When it comes to wrongful death litigation, you want to make sure that
you talk with a lawyer and file a lawsuit as soon as possible despite
the grief you are experiencing. The reason that you want to act so quickly
is because of the statute of limitations that governs wrongful death lawsuits,
which is the period of time that you have to file a suit. The Tallahassee
wrongful death attorneys at Shapiro Law Firm, P.A. offer the following
useful information regarding the statute of limitations in this type of
litigation.

Examples of circumstances resulting in a legitimate wrongful death suit include:

Vehicle accidents

Medical malpractice

Defective products

State Statute Of Limitations

Every state has its own individual statute of limitations for wrongful
death litigation, and a qualified lawyer who specializes in wrongful death
cases will be able to help you get a better understanding of the statute
in your particular state. Depending on where you live, you can have as
little as a few months in which to legally file a lawsuit, or as much
as a few years. Once that statute of limitations has passed, however,
your claim will become invalid no matter how legitimate it might actually be.

Special Circumstances

There are special situations in which you may qualify for an exception
to the statute of limitations for wrongful death litigation. For example,
if the actual cause of a person’s death wasn’t discovered
until after the statute of limitations had passed, then a claim can still
legally be filed even though the limitation has expired. An attorney in
your area can let you know if any special circumstances apply in your case.

You’ll want to make sure that your wrongful death case is handled
by a reputable and experienced lawyer in order to improve your chances
of receiving the maximum compensation available to you under the law.

To learn more about the wrongful death litigation process, or to receive
a FREE consultation with an experienced Tallahassee wrongful death attorney
from Shapiro Law Firm, call (850) 629-7226 now.

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